[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 137 (Friday, September 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         IN HONOR OF REBY CARY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2009

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition Reby Cary, a 
man who has contributed extensively to the Fort Worth community. His 
life achievements are being celebrated this month by family and friends 
at New Rising Star Baptist Church.
  Mr. Cary's life has been one of patriotism, service and achievement. 
After graduating from I. M. Terrell High School, he earned a B.A. in 
History and Political Science at Prairie View A&M University. He 
started the path to a higher degree, but would first answer the call to 
duty. While forced to endure the numerous social inequalities of the 
time, Mr. Cary served ably and honorably as one of the first African 
American Radiomen First Class in the Coast Guard, supporting combat 
operations in the Pacific Ocean aboard the U.S.S. Cambria during World 
War II.
  Mr. Cary returned to complete his Master of Science degree at Prairie 
View A&M University in 1948. He later participated in graduate studies 
at Texas Christian University and North Texas State University. He 
would then go on to educate future generations as an instructor at 
Dunbar High School and as a professor at numerous institutions. He 
served as Dean of Personnel at McDonald College of Industrial Arts, and 
Associate Dean of Student Life and Director of Minority Affairs at the 
University of Texas in Arlington.
  He also broke barriers in public service as the first African 
American on the Fort Worth ISD School Board, as well as serving as the 
Texas State Representative from District 95. Mr. Cary has also given 
back to his community through his service with many area organizations, 
including volunteering with the Boy Scouts, United Way, Rotary Club of 
Arlington, and President of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber 
of Commerce. And through all of this, he also found time to be an 
accomplished author.
  He continues to have an impact on the community through his insight 
and advice. Mr. Cary has always been available to take my phone calls 
and he has been a rich source of information and history regarding 
Tarrant County and the City of Fort Worth. He has a unique ability to 
bring the correct historical context to some of the more contentious 
debates today. His commitment to the community has continued through 
his daughter, Faith Ellis' active political and community advocacy in 
issues such as infant mortality and support for medical research.
  It is with great honor that I recognize Reby Cary as a man who has 
served the Fort Worth community for over a half century as someone 
dedicated to the education and advancement of all. His is a legacy of 
service to the City of Fort Worth, the State of Texas and this great 
Nation, and one that will endure. I am proud to represent him the U.S. 
House of Representatives.

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